Prepare against Oliver W Howell
United Kingdom · World #34,043 classical · FIDE ID 435929
Our database contains 273 games by Oliver W Howell, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oliver W Howell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver W Howell before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,963 | 1,986 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,835 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,846 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 82 | 71 | 120 | 30.0% |
| As White | 130 | 42 | 34 | 54 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 143 | 40 | 37 | 66 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver W Howell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver W Howell's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 106 | 81.5% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 7.7% | 15.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 47.6% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Howell usually continues d4 (31.6% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Howell usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Howell usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Howell usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Howell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Howell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 71 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Oliver W Howell's chess games
All 273 games by Oliver W Howell in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 82 wins, 71 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Adrian Galiana Fernandez | 2,295 | Gibraltar U16 Open | C06 |
| Apr 2021 | John J Carleton | 2,209 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | A46 |
| Feb 2024 | Jan Petr | 2,182 | ch-British Universities | E68 |
| Apr 2020 | Sheng Liang Bernard Chan | 2,102 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D03 |
| May 2018 | Jane Richmond | 2,096 | Frome Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-EU Union U08 9th | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,845 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,481 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-British Universities | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver W Howell's chess games?
273 games by Oliver W Howell, from Mar 2014 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Oliver W Howell has played.
What does Oliver W Howell play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Oliver W Howell opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver W Howell answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Oliver W Howell play as White?
As White, Oliver W Howell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Torre Attack (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver W Howell play as Black?
As Black, Oliver W Howell most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Oliver W Howell's FIDE rating?
Oliver W Howell is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Oliver W Howell played?
Our database contains 273 games by Oliver W Howell, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 71 draws, 120 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver W Howell?
273 games by Oliver W Howell reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.